Beirut:President of the Republic Joseph Aoun convened meetings at Baabda Palace with various officials to deliberate on public affairs, regional developments, and matters concerning security, legal, and judicial sectors.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, President Aoun engaged in discussions with National Defense Minister Major General Michel Menassa, emphasizing the importance of maintaining stability and commending the Lebanese Army for its crucial role in executing political decisions and ensuring public safety. Aoun called for the protection of military leadership, officers, and personnel from political targeting.

Additionally, President Aoun met with a delegation from the Free Patriotic Movement, including MP Gebran Bassil and other MPs, to discuss a proposal for an international guarantee and implementation force in South Lebanon. The proposal advocates for a full Israeli withdrawal within three months and aims to halt attacks, ensure the return of displaced persons, enable reconstruction, and establish exclusive state control over weapons within a year. The proposed force would include the five permanent members of the UN Security Council to maintain political balance.

In another meeting, MP Alain Aoun addressed international diplomatic negotiations, advocating for an end to the war, securing Israeli withdrawal, and asserting exclusive state authority over arms through the Lebanese Army. He warned against internal rhetoric targeting the military and expressed President Aoun's willingness for unconditional bilateral dialogue with all political factions, including Hezbollah.

President Aoun also held meetings with former MP Fares Souaid, President of the Central Inspection Board Judge George Attieh, emphasizing strict oversight against public administration violations, and leaders from the Maronite Foundation for Abidjan, Rose Choueiry and Hiam Boustany, to review an updated draft law on restoring citizenship.